(Monday, October 11, 1943) — The New York Yankees won the 1943 World Series today, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 at Sportsman’s Park (III) in St. Louis, Missouri, in the fifth and deciding game. It was the 10th of a record 27 World Series titles for the Yankees (1923-2009).

(Saturday, October 11, 1913) — The Philadelphia Athletics won the 1913 World Series today, beating the New York Giants 3-1 at the Polo Grounds (IV) in upper Manhattan, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. It was the third of nine World Series victories for the Athletics (1910-1989).